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NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Jim Schwartz: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will still have a big presence this year
The Browns announced linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will not play in 2025 after suffering a neck injury midway through the 2024 season. But the franchise will still have him around during the coming season, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz told reporters this week. 'JOK was on his way to [an] All-Pro season last year,' Schwartz said on Wednesday, via Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. 'He had really reached that level. We had talked this time last year about the biggest jump between being a starter and then being a Pro Bowl player. There's even a bigger jump to being an All-Pro player. 'It's disappointing to lose a player like that, but we support JOK and everything that he does,' Schwartz added. 'He'll still have a big impact on our team this year. It's not going to be playing, but he'll still have a big presence.' Owusu-Koramoah, a second-round pick in 2021, was a Pro Bowler in 2023 after registering 101 total tackles with 20 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and two interceptions. He recorded 61 total tackles with 10 for loss, 3.0 sacks, and an interception in eight games last season before suffering his injury.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Siren's Curse roller coaster at Cedar Point is ready to launch
Cedar Point's newest thrill machine is ready to launch. The amusement park announced Wednesday that its Siren's Curse roller coaster will open to the public on Saturday, June 28. Cedar Point says it plans to offer a special ticket to raise money for Prayers for Maria for a small number of riders to be the first to ride what is billed as the tallest, fastest and longest 'tilt' roller coaster in America. A ticket to be among the first riders are $125 each and are available at The charity raises money to help children diagnosed with brain tumors. The Siren's Curse is themed after mythical sirens who reside under the water in Lake Erie and use their voices in song to lure sailors. The sirens mournful calls will greet riders once the coaster opens as they ascend the 160-foot-tall lift hill. At the top, riders will encounter a broken track that trails off to nowhere. The tower's platform will then tilt 90 degrees straight down as the tilt piece of track connects to a twisted track below. After that the coaster train then plunges along 2,966 feet of twisting track at a top speed of 58 mph. Over the span of two minutes, 24 riders will experience 13 instances of weightless or so-called airtime moments along with two 360-degree, zero-gravity barrel rolls and a high-speed 'triple-down' element with twisted and overbanked track. The coaster trains will also have LED lighting and go through an underground tunnel − a first for Cedar Point. To ride the coaster when it opens, guests must be at least 48 inches tall. Guests will also have to pass through metal detectors before getting in line. The park is providing free short-term lockers for items like wallets, keys and cell phones that are restricted from the coaster. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cedar Point sets date for opening of Siren's Curse roller coaster
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
June full moon 2025: When to see it in Ohio, why it's called the strawberry moon
Between northern lights being visible on June 1, perfect viewing conditions to see the Milky Way and a brilliant but short-lived "new star" nova explosion on the way, it's easy to forget about the full moon. Summer is almost here, and the warm nights make a great season for seeing celestial events, including the June full moon, the strawberry moon. The strawberry moon, June's full moon, will reach peak illumination on Wednesday, June 11, at 3:44 a.m. ET, according to Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. As of June 2, the moon is currently in its waxing crescent phase at 42% illumination, according to The moon's phases in June, per Griffith Observatory, are: First quarter: June 2 Full moon: June 11 Last quarter: June 18 New moon: June 25 You might assume the June full moon is called the strawberry moon because it may take on a pinkish hue, but that's not the case. The nickname strawberry moon has been attributed to Algonquin peoples, a Native American tribe, according to Old Farmer's Almanac. The June full moon is called the strawberry moon to mark the ripening of June-bearing strawberries that are ready to be harvested and eaten. July's full moon, the buck moon, will peak on July 10, 2025, per Griffith Observatory. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: When and how to see June's full moon in Ohio
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Travis Bazzana injury could sideline Guardians top prospect until July
Travis Bazzana has been on the fast-track to the major leagues, but that progress will be halted for several weeks. Bazzana recently had some discomfort after he strolled into second for a double in the minors, which led to him immediately reaching for his right side. An MRI revealed an internal oblique strain, according to an update provided by the team on Tuesday, May 20. Advertisement Similar injuries typically have an 8-to-10 week return-to-play timetable, meaning Bazzana will likely be sidelined until July or potentially even August. Travis Bazzana stats in minor leagues The club's top prospect and last year's No. 1 overall draft selection will travel to the team's facility in Goodyear, Ariz. to begin his rehab progression. Prior to the injury, Bazzana was slashing .252/.362/.433 with four home runs, five doubles, three triples, 17 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 33 games with the RubberDucks. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana injury update in 2025
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Akron's speller moves to 3rd round of Scripps National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL, Maryland – Akron Beacon Journal Regional Spelling Bee champion Zach Yeager of Doylestown has moved on to the third round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year-old eighth grader from Chippewa Jr./Sr. High School in Doylestown correctly spelled his first word − QUONK. He then correctly selected the definition of his vocabulary word − BOISTEROUS − in the bee's second round. The definition was "full of exhuberant spirits." Yeager now will move on to the bee's third round, which involves a written test. Spellers will face 28 spelling words and 12 vocabulary words. Five words will not count toward the spellers' scores, but officials won't tell them which ones as they're taking the test. Bee officials said close to 100 spellers will move on to Round 4. Beginning with Route 3, spellers will face words they haven't studied. Spellers had a list of about 3,000 words to study for the first two rounds. There are 243 spellers in this year's bee. Yeager is representing The Akron Beacon Journal in the national bee, after winning its Regional Bee in March. It's Yeager's second consecutive trip to the event after also winning Akron's bee in 2024. The Beacon Journal itself has a featured role in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Its regional bee was named Scripps' Partner of the Year for 2025. Akron's spelling bee is the longest, continuously running partner in the national bee. This year is the Scripps National Spelling Bee's 100th birthday. Akron has had a speller in every bee since the very first, when nine students competed. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron's speller Zach Yeager moves to 3rd round in Scripps spelling bee
